I Squared Capital Acquires Majority Interest in Whistler Pipeline
February 16, 2023
I Squared Capital, via its ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund III, has acquired a controlling majority interest in the Whistler Pipeline from a group including First Infrastructure Capital, Ridgemont Equity Partners, affiliates of West Texas Gas, affiliates of Stonepeak Partners and the WhiteWater management team. The Whistler Pipeline is a major natural gas transmission system linking the Permian Basin to Gulf Coast LNG facilities, Mexico and other Gulf Coast demand, with most capacity contracted under long-term, fixed-fee commitments.
- Buyers
- I Squared Capital (ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund III)
- Targets
- Whistler Pipeline
- Sellers
- First Infrastructure Capital, Ridgemont Equity Partners, Affiliates of West Texas Gas Inc., Affiliates of Stonepeak Partners LP, WhiteWater management team
- Industry
- Oil & Gas
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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